Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Infiniti QX60 Hybrid model year from 2014–2016 using 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2014, which drew far more complaints than other QX60 Hybrid years at the same age. The best years are 2016 and 2015.

3model years
34complaints
4recalls
2014worst years
2016, 2015best years

Complaints by model year

201420152016313
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20160−89%2—Good
20153−71%2TransmissionGood
2014319.1×4TransmissionAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median QX60 Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Infiniti QX60 Hybrid problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2014
    2162%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2014
    926%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2014
    515%
  • Other / not specified
    412%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2014
    412%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2014
    39%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2014
    26%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2014
    26%
  • Air bagsworst: 2014
    13%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2014
    13%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2014
    13%
  • Body & structureworst: 2014
    13%
  • Lightsworst: 2014
    13%
  • Brakesworst: 2015
    13%

Latest Infiniti QX60 Hybrid recalls

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software

NHTSA recall 21V-774 · Oct 4, 2021 · 7,634 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at…

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 16V-244 · Apr 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City…

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano,…

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 15V-681 · Oct 20, 2015 · 919 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments

NHTSA recall 15V-033 · Jan 26, 2015 · 170,665 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and…

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015.

All 4 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid should you avoid?

2014 — this year has the most complaints relative to other QX60 Hybrid years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2014.

What is the best year for the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid?

2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other QX60 Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2015. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Infiniti QX60 Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (21), engine & cooling (9) and fuel & propulsion system (5). Transmission complaints peak in the 2014 model year.

How many recalls has the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid had?

4 recalls across 2014–2016. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Infiniti QX60 Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.